Simsbury Museum Earns Major Government Designation

SIMSBURY, CT — The local historical museum recently earned a very important designation from a federal agency, one that positively impacts men and women serving their country and their families.

The Simsbury Historical Society, which operates a significant history museum on 800 Hopmeadow St., announced Saturday it is an official "Blue Star Museum."

This designation, made by the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families (done in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense), grants military veterans and their families free museum admission through Labor Day weekend this year.

It provides active duty military members and their families free admission to participating museums, now through Labor Day, Sept. 1.

"We invite active duty members and families to read more and take advantage of this opportunity," wrote the Simsbury Historical Society.

For more information on the Blue Star Museum program, click on this link.